Category: Science

Astronomers around the world are buzzing about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which has developed a strange tendril pointing straight at the Sun. Discovered in July 2025, this cosmic visitor from outside our solar system defies normal comet behavior and sparks new questions about space objects. Discovery and Initial Observations Scientists first spotted 3I/ATLAS on July 1, 2025, using the ATLAS telescope in Chile. Early images showed a compact object racing through…

Skywatchers who missed the recent Draconid meteor shower still have a chance to catch shooting stars this month. The Orionids meteor shower, linked to Halley’s Comet, peaks in late October and promises up to 20 meteors per hour under clear skies. This event lights up the night sky as Earth passes through comet debris. People across the globe can enjoy it with simple tips for the best view. Draconid Shower…

European Space Agency spacecraft snapped stunning photos of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it flew past Mars on October 3, 2025. This rare event marks only the third time scientists have spotted an object from outside our solar system, offering fresh clues about distant worlds. Discovery of the Interstellar Visitor Astronomers first spotted comet 3I/ATLAS in July 2025 using ground-based telescopes. This icy body, about five kilometers wide, comes from beyond…

NASA’s Artemis 2 crew revealed the name of their Orion spacecraft as Integrity during a live event at Johnson Space Center in Houston on September 24, 2025. This mission, set to launch as early as February 5, 2026, will send four astronauts on a loop around the Moon to test key systems for future human landings. The name highlights values like trust and teamwork that drive the program. It honors…

NASA officials announced that the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years, could launch as early as February 2026. This 10-day journey will carry four astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, testing key systems for future lunar landings and Mars explorations. Mission Details and Timeline Artemis II will send astronauts on a path around the Moon without landing, building on the success of the…

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has set a new benchmark in space exploration by completing its 25th close flyby of the Sun on September 15, 2025, reaching speeds of up to 687,000 kilometers per hour. This achievement, managed from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, brings scientists closer to unlocking the Sun’s secrets while showcasing human ingenuity in extreme conditions. Mission Background and Launch The Parker Solar Probe launched…

Scientists have unlocked secrets from 300-million-year-old fossilized feces, showing how iron carbonate preserved molecular clues about ancient diets and environments. This breakthrough, led by researchers at Curtin University, offers fresh insights into prehistoric life through coprolites found at the Mazon Creek site in the United States. The Groundbreaking Discovery An international team examined coprolites, which are fossilized animal droppings, to decode biomolecules trapped inside. These samples date back to the…

In a major step forward for quantum computing, researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have achieved quantum entanglement between the cores of two atoms inside a silicon chip. This breakthrough, published in the journal Science on September 18, 2025, uses electrons to link atomic nuclei over a distance of about 20 nanometers, paving the way for more practical and scalable quantum computers. What This Entanglement Means…

Japan’s space agency has officially ended operations for the Akatsuki spacecraft, our only active probe around Venus, after losing contact in 2024. This marks the close of a 15-year mission that overcame major setbacks to deliver key insights into the planet’s atmosphere. Mission Launch and Early Goals Japan launched the Akatsuki spacecraft in May 2010 to study Venus, often called Earth’s sister planet due to its similar size and rocky…

Scientists in China have uncovered that ice can produce electricity when bent, a process known as flexoelectricity, and adding salt makes this effect much stronger. This breakthrough, revealed in a study published on September 15, 2025, opens doors to new sustainable energy sources from melting glaciers and could explain how lightning forms in storms. What Researchers Discovered About Ice and Electricity A team led by physicist Xin Wen at Xi’an…